For the 1998 model year, the Honda CB 500 S Sport motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 394.6 lb (179 kg).
Honda CB 500 S Sport weight overview
This is neither unusually light nor extremely heavy. For most riders the practical weight question is more about seat height, center of mass and low-speed balance than the scale number alone. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Honda CB 500 S Sport?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda CB 500 S Sport is heavier than about 50.3% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CB 500 S Sport weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 394.6 lb (179 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 499 cc |
| Torque | 34.7 lb-ft (47 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.26 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 79.1 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CB 500 S Sport weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CB 500 S Sport?
Listed dry weight is 394.6 lb (179 kg). Because no usable wet/running figure was supplied, treat that as a lower starting point rather than the exact on-road weight.
Is the Honda CB 500 S Sport heavy compared with other Honda motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative dry weight is around the 50th percentile among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
How heavy is the Honda CB 500 S Sport with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 574.6 lb (260.6 kg) using the representative dry figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
Can I treat the Honda CB 500 S Sport dry weight as curb weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Honda CB 500 S Sport torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 8.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Honda CB 500 S Sport engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.26 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Will the Honda CB 500 S Sport feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.